Au pair Colombia ⇄ France
Discover how families in France welcome au pairs from Colombia. The density of the Colombia–France pair of countries reflects the diaspora and community vitality: Lyon families host Colombian candidates every year.
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In brief — key takeaways
A Colombian au pair aged 18–30 obtains France's VLS-TS "jeune au pair" long-stay visa via France-Visas once the hosting agreement (Cerfa) is signed before departure. She receives at least €320/month pocket money, board and lodging, with family tasks capped at 25 h/week; the host family declares her to Urssaf within 8 days and the visa is validated within 3 months of arrival.
Reviewed by the Compliance team · Verified on · Source: official host-country data
Official data for Au pair Colombia ⇄ France
Legal status(es)
Age 17–30 years
Hosting agreement (+ Cerfa form)
Age 18–30 years
Hosting agreement (Cerfa) + long-stay VLS-TS visa
Visa
Required
Long-stay visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) for the "young au pair" scheme
Long-stay visa valid as a residence permit for non-EU/EEA au pairs.
Age
17–30 years
17–30 years (EU/EEA) · 18–30 years (non-EU/EEA).
Working time
5 h/day
25 h/week
Family or domestic tasks (childcare, housework) capped at 5 h/day and 25 h/week. Above these limits the stay may be reclassified as domestic employment.
Contract / Agreement
Hosting agreement — Cerfa form
Urssaf · Declaration of the hiring of a household employee within 8 days
A private room and meals (board) are provided by the host family, board and lodging included.
Steps
- 1 Sign the hosting agreement (Cerfa form) — Host family
- 2 For non-EU/EEA nationals: obtain the long-stay VLS-TS "young au pair" visa — France Visas
- 3 Declare the household employment to Urssaf within 8 days — Urssaf
Salary / Pocket money
326.25–391.50 EUR/month
€326.25–391.50/month board & lodging included (EU/EEA, foreign family-aid trainee) · €320/month minimum (non-EU/EEA, young au pair).
Contributions
Urssaf · General scheme + Ircem
Flat-rate base (13× hourly SMIC/week or 56×/month)
The host family is liable for social-security contributions to Urssaf.
Tax advantages
No specific au-pair tax advantage
Non-taxable income (pocket money within the legal minimums)
Hosting an au pair (foreign family-aid trainee or young au pair) confers NO entitlement to the "personal services" tax credit (art. 199 sexdecies of the General Tax Code).
Official sources
- Urssaf — Taux et barèmes : employé au pair et stagiaire aide familial étranger (mise à jour 01/06/2026) · verified on 2026-09-14
- Urssaf — Employé au pair, stagiaire aidant-familial et travailleur occasionnel · verified on 2026-09-14
- Service-Public.fr — Stagiaire aide familial étranger et jeune au pair (F13348) · verified on 2026-06-01
- Légifrance — Code de la sécurité sociale (articles L133-5-6 à L133-5-12) · verified on 2026-08-12
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Who you need to know before travelling
Verified notes for au pairs travelling from Colombia to France.
France caps au pair family/household tasks at 5 h/day and 25 h/week (childcare and housework); beyond this it may be reclassified as domestic work.
Source: Service-Public.fr (DILA) — F13348 · Verified on 2026-06-01
Non-EU/EEA young au pairs in France receive a minimum of €320/month pocket money, with board and lodging; a private room and meals come on top, never instead.
Source: Service-Public.fr (DILA) — F13348 · Verified on 2026-06-01
The hosting agreement (Cerfa "jeune au pair") must be signed BEFORE leaving Colombia; it is attached to the long-stay "jeune au pair" visa application filed at the consulate.
Source: Service-Public.fr (DILA) — F13348 · Verified on 2026-06-01
Within 3 months of arriving in France, the au pair must validate their VLS-TS and pay a tax; this validation acts as a residence permit and removes the need to apply for a residence card at the prefecture. Source: Service-Public (updated 2026-06-01).
Source: Service-Public.fr (DILA) — F13348 · Verified on 2026-06-01
The host family declares the au pair to Urssaf within 8 days (household employment hiring declaration); only the family owes contributions — the au pair pays none.
Source: Service-Public.fr (DILA) — F13348 · Verified on 2026-06-01
The Colombian police certificate and birth certificate are apostilled by the Cancillería, then translated by a sworn translator for the French file; the Colombian passport is issued in 5 to 10 working days via the Registraduría.
Source: Cancillería de Colombia / Registraduría · Verified on 2026-06-01
The French diplomatic mission competent for Colombia is the French Embassy in Bogotá; the VLS-TS "jeune au pair" visa is filed via France-Visas, with a slot often booked 3 to 4 weeks ahead.
Source: France-Visas / French Embassy in Bogotá · Verified on 2026-06-01
Before you leave: the overview
Before leaving Colombia for France, secure the signed hosting agreement (Cerfa), the VLS-TS "jeune au pair" visa via France-Visas (French Embassy in Bogotá, slots often booked 3 to 4 weeks ahead) and the Cancillería apostille of your police certificate and birth certificate. Pocket money is at least €320/month (board and lodging included), tasks are capped at 25 h/week and the family declares the placement to Urssaf within 8 days. On arrival, validate your VLS-TS within 3 months: no residence card at the prefecture is required, and there is no CAF aid or tax credit for au pair hosting (the saving comes from the live-in arrangement).
Your travel pocket-guide
The concrete steps for au pairs on the Colombia → France route.
Consulate of the origin country
The VLS-TS visa is applied for at the French embassy in Bogotá via France-Visas; a slot is often booked 3 to 4 weeks ahead. The demand volume is driven by the Colombian diaspora in France.
Apostille & legalisation
The Colombian police certificate and birth certificate are apostilled by the Cancillería before certified translation for the French file.
Passport delay
The Colombian passport is issued in 5 to 10 working days via the Registraduría; it must be valid 6 months after the planned arrival in France.
Departure obligations
The diaspora eases host-family matching, but the French procedure stays full: hosting agreement, VLS-TS visa and Urssaf; the police certificate apostille must be ready in advance.
Cities on the Colombia → France corridor
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How it works
Create your profile
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Identity & references checked.
Meet
Chat & video call.
Sign the contract
Agreement following host-country rules.
Frequently asked questions
Why is this pair so dense?
The Colombian diaspora in France creates a natural pool of welcoming families.
Do French families require Spanish?
Often yes: candidates' native Spanish is a real plus for bilingual education.
Which visa does a Colombian au pair need for France?
The VLS-TS "jeune au pair" long-stay visa, applied for via France-Visas at the French Embassy in Bogotá. The hosting agreement (Cerfa) must be signed before departure and attached to the file; the visa is then validated within 3 months of arrival.
How much does a Colombian au pair earn in France, and what does hosting cost?
The au pair receives at least €320/month pocket money, with board and lodging (room and meals on top, never deducted). The family pays Urssaf contributions on a flat basis and declares the placement within 8 days. Neither CAF aid nor a tax credit applies to au pair hosting.
Must the Colombian police certificate be apostilled?
Yes. The police certificate and birth certificate issued in Colombia are apostilled by the Cancillería, then translated by a sworn translator before being attached to the French visa file.
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Italy instead of France? What the law says
For a Colombian au pair, Italy is not an equivalent legal route: the Italian "collocamento alla pari" permit is reserved for countries with a bilateral agreement, and Colombia is not one of them. No "au pair" visa exists at the Italian Embassy in Bogotá. France, by contrast, offers a real framework with the VLS-TS "jeune au pair" visa. That is why we point you to the Colombia → France corridor.
Source: TSO verification AUP-1572 (vistoperitalia.esteri.it, ambbogota.esteri.it).
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